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stimulation

  1. ShesJustAGirl

    Tell Me Your Good Sensory Stimulations

    Hello guys! I know a lot of people discuss autistic people and their sensory issues, but as I'm continuing to reflect on my own set of traits, I'm realizing that I actually have a lot of positive sensory input, and I'd like to talk about them. I'm also eating some beans with my dinner and I...
  2. Highway Cowboy

    Let's Talk about Stimming

    Hello guys, for those of you who don't know I'm a 46 year old Aspies HGV Driver. Only recently diagnosed.. For years I've done this thing where when driving on the motorway I have to bang my teeth together when passing a lamp post, road signs or between marker posts. I try and do it when half...
  3. Nemo

    Increase in autistic behaviours after diagnosis?

    Hey, I noticed that after my diagnosis, I started stimming more and displaying more behaviours. Not sure why. Placebo effect? Letting loose? Other idea? I want to hear it. Just curious
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    • Forum: Help and Support
  4. A

    Zoning out?

    I zone out too much. And lately I've been staring at people. I don't even know I'm doing it because I'm so lost in my thoughts. A few people have gotten angry with me this week. Do any of you have any tips for preventing this? I'm sick of being a weirdo and this problem just makes it worse. Most...
  5. D

    For those who like fleece -- hoodie footies!

    I don't know about anyone else, but I have a thing for soft stuff in general. The primary reason I like winter is because I can hang out in fleece more often, and I can't resist touching anything soft looking. So, imagine my excitement when I found these! They're available on Amazon, too, and...
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